Simple Sentence, Complex Sentence Or Compound

Sentence
Say whether the given sentence is simple, complex or compound.

1. His bravery earned him the admiration of his

people.

Simple

Complex

Compound

2. The way was long and the night was dark.

Simple

Complex

Compound

3. Soldiers in uniform marched down the road.

Simple

Complex

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4. Despite their best efforts, they could not save

him.

Simple

Complex

Compound

5. The moon shone brightly and we could see our

path clearly.

Simple

Complex

Compound

6. When the night came, they sat down to rest.

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Simple

Complex

Compound

7. When he was young, he used to be a

troublemaker.

Simple

Complex

Compound

8. She came here to see me.

Simple

Complex

Compound

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9. Having finished their job, the carpenters went
home.

Simple

Complex

Compound

10. He insisted that he was innocent.

Simple

Complex

Compound

11. She refused to leave.

Simple

Complex

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12. Leave my place at once or I will call the police.

Simple

Complex

Compound

Answers
His bravery earned him the admiration of his people. (simple sentence)
The way was long and the night was dark. (compound sentence )
Soldiers in uniform marched down the road. (simple sentence)
Despite their best efforts, they could not save him. (simple sentence)
The moon shone brightly and we could see our path clearly. (compound sentence)
When the night came, they sat down to rest. (complex sentence)
When he was young, he used to be a troublemaker. (complex sentence)
She came here to see me. (simple sentence)
Having finished their job, the carpenters went home. (simple sentence)
He insisted that he was innocent. (complex sentence)
She refused to leave. (simple sentence)
Leave my place at once or I will call the police. (compound sentence)

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